Construction Level 4 Pay Rate
Rates verified against the Fair Work consolidated award (MA000020), operative 1 July 2026 — last checked 5 August 2026. Casual = base + 25% loading. Figures are base award classification rates and exclude the industry and tool allowances (clauses 21–23), which are additional — many on-site workers are paid more under allowances or enterprise agreements.
Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 [MA000020]
Complex trade work, special class tradesperson. Base rate: $30.38/hr. Casual: $37.98/hr.
Hourly
$30.38
permanent
Weekly
$1,087
38 hours
Casual
$37.98
+25% loading
Annual (FT)
$59,675
permanent
Annual (Casual)
$74,594
38hr/wk
$3.94/hr above the national minimum wage ($26.44/hr)
Hourly Rate$30.38
Casual Rate (+25%)$37.98
Weekly (38hr)$1,087
Annual (FT)$59,675
Overtime (first 2-3hr)$45.57/hr (1.5x)
Overtime (after)$60.76/hr (2.0x)
Penalty Rates
SaturdayPerm: $45.57 (1.5x) · Casual: $53.17 (1.75x)
SundayPerm: $60.76 (2.0x) · Casual: $68.36 (2.25x)
Public HolidayPerm: $75.95 (2.5x) · Casual: $83.55 (2.75x)
EveningPerm: $30.38 (1.0x) · Casual: $37.98 (1.25x)